Jim Denny
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| Jim Denny | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Denny | |
| Date of birth | March 13, 1950 | |
| Place of birth | Paisley, Scotland | |
| Playing position | Defender (Retired) | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1970-1977 1979-1981 1981-1982 |
Rangers Hearts Stirling Albion |
37 (0) 53 (0) 20 (0) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Jim Denny (born 13 March 1950 in Paisley, Scotland) is a retired Scottish professional football player.
Denny joined Rangers in 1970 from junior side Yoker Athletic. He made his debut in the Scottish Cup final replay against Celtic on May 12, 1971. He deputised at right back in place of the great Sandy Jardine but the team lost the match 2-1.
In total he made 54 appearances for Rangers including the first match of the 1971-72 European Cup Winners' Cup campaign, a 1-1 draw with Stade Rennes.
Denny was never a regualr in the side so he left Ibrox in 1977 after seven seasons and joined Hearts. He was played more in Edinburgh in two seasons than he had in the seven he was at Rangers. His spell at Tynecastle ended and was followed by a final season at Stirling Albion before left the senior ranks to joined Irvine Victoria.
Jim Denny is now a very successful physiotherapist in Paisley. Working closely with the NHS and held in high regard throughout the footballing community for his technique and knowledge.
